- Company Name
- Morson Edge (Technology)
- Job Title
- Senior Engineer
- Job Description
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**Job Title**: Senior Engineer (Backend/DevOps)
**Role Summary**:
A 12‑month contract role focused on designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable backend services and AWS infrastructure. The engineer will build RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js/NestJS, automate cloud resources, develop CI/CD pipelines, and embed DevSecOps practices to ensure performance, reliability, and observability.
**Expectations**:
- Deliver robust high‑performance backend solutions.
- Implement secure, automated AWS infrastructure.
- Maintain and improve CI/CD workflows.
- Apply modern DevSecOps and observability standards.
- Work collaboratively within Agile teams to meet sprint goals.
**Key Responsibilities**:
1. Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices in Node.js/NestJS.
2. Implement comprehensive error handling, logging, and automated testing (unit, integration, mocking).
3. Automate AWS infrastructure provisioning with Terraform or CloudFormation.
4. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines for efficient microservice deployment.
5. Integrate DevSecOps practices across IAM, networking, and compliance controls.
6. Optimize system performance, reliability, and observability using CloudWatch, Datadog, or Prometheus.
7. Collaborate with Agile teams to deliver secure, high‑quality software at scale.
**Required Skills**:
- Strong experience with Node.js and NestJS for REST API development.
- Proficiency in AWS services (IAM, VPC, ECS/EKS, Lambda).
- IaC expertise with Terraform or CloudFormation.
- CI/CD pipeline development (Git, workflows, automation tools).
- Scripting in Python, TypeScript, and Bash.
- Containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Authentication tool knowledge (Auth0, Ping Identity).
- Commitment to code quality, testing, and clean engineering practices.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
**Required Education & Certifications**:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional (preferred).
- Relevant certifications in DevOps, CI/CD, or security practices are an advantage.
Manchester, United kingdom
Hybrid
Senior
26-11-2025